CNC Operator

Company: Mercury Plastics, Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Responsible for operating CNC Mill Machine for trimming of production parts Role qualifications: - Experience in the operation of CNC machines - Previous experience in machine operation Position Responsibilities: - Set-up of CNC Machines and related equipment - Operation of CNC Machines and related equipment. - Maintenance and upkeep of CNC Machines - Producing fixtures to hold parts to be trimmed - Troubleshooting of quality issues - Identifying bad parts - Troubleshooting problems - Clean machine at the end of shift. - Training of machine operators Essential skills and experience: - Ability to use and read measuring tools - Bi-lingual helpful - Attention to details - Able to work independently PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work performed in a manufacturing environment. Work may require working at different workstations as production needs require. Employee may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Company Description Established in 1955 and now in third generation of family ownership, Mercury Plastics offers unparalleled expertise in vacuum forming and plastic fabrication services to customers from a variety of industries. Our professional knowledge and skilled craftsmanship comes from years of dedicated work and service to our loyal customers. Specializing in the point of purchase display industry, consumer and food packaging, our work can be seen anywhere from your local convenience store to the largest of big box chains. As an organization, we are committed to innovating our processes and equipment and always seeking top talent to compete with the best in our field. Mercury offers a dynamic working environment with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Company Description Established in 1955 and now in third generation of family ownership, Mercury Plastics offers unparalleled expertise in vacuum forming and plastic fabrication services to customers from a variety of industries. Our professional knowledge and skilled craftsmanship comes from years of dedicated work and service to our loyal customers. Specializing in the point of purchase display industry, consumer and food packaging, our work can be seen anywhere from your local convenience store to the largest of big box chains. As an organization, we are committed to innovating our processes and equipment and always seeking top talent to compete with the best in our field. Mercury offers a dynamic working environment with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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